Rialto Theatre
Haxtun,
CO
80731
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The Rialto was established on February 20, 1920 by Dr. J.D. Cochran with 480 seats. I’ve uploaded a photo from the early days where admission was 15 cents for children and 25 cents for adults. The photo is from one of the “tin can days” when tin cans were accepted as the price of admission. The marquee shows there were only showings two days a week. However, another source indicates there were also single showings on Wednesday evenings.
Boxoffice, Aug. 21, 1948: “HAXTON, COLO. - Mrs. Lucille Campbell of Denver has purchased the Rialto Theatre here from Sam Feinstein, who gave ill health as his reason for selling. Mrs. Campbell will be assisted in the operation of the enterprise by her son Neal.”
Boxoffice, Nov. 3, 1951: “In Haxtun, Colo., the Rialto Theatre booked special programs during the annual corn show and festival. Free admissions prevailed for three hours on a Friday afternoon.”
“J. J. Goodstein, out of business several years, reentering, having bought Rialto, Huxton, Colo., from R. O. Beck.” — Motion Picture Herald, Jan. 11, 1947
“Sam Feinstein buys Rialto, Haxtun, Colo., from J. J. Goodstein estate.” — Motion Picture Herald, Dec. 27, 1947
“Sam Feinstein moves back to Denver after selling the Rialto, Haxtun, Colo., to Mrs. Lucille Campbell.” — Motion Picture Herald, July 24, 1948